The Shadowy Collegium: Transparency's Elusive Ally in India's Judiciary In recent years, the Indian judiciary has taken steps to increase transparency and accountability within its ranks.
However, one critical decision making body, the Supreme Court collegium, continues to operate with a peculiar opacity.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's comments at a panel discussion on Saturday highlighted this issue, sparking a much needed conversation about the importance of transparency in judicial appointments.